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Party Politics
A political podcast from two smart guys providing you with up-to-date policy and politics for your next cocktail party.
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Fire Triangle
In the past two years, half a dozen chemical disasters have ripped apart Texas neighborhoods, sent dozens of people to the hospital and killed unsuspecting bystanders as well as workers. Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media spent the better part of 2020 investigating these events to answer the question: why do so many chemical disasters keep happening in Texas, and what—if anything—is being done to prevent more?
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Houston Matters
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Houston Public Media Local Newscasts
Local newscasts from Houston Public Media, updated during drive times.
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Next Question with Ernie Manouse
Sports
Some accusers will attend Deshaun Watson’s return to Houston, attorney says
Posted on · Watson, who was traded to the Cleveland Browns in March, will return from an 11-game suspension after being accused of sexual assault and misconduct in 24 separate civil lawsuits.
News
Will Houston’s recent water woes prompt changes to state’s aging infrastructure?
Posted on · The boil water notice affected millions of Texans and led to a two-day shutdown of area schools and disrupted local business. Water experts say the incident should direct cities to look at their own water containment equipment and consider possible upgrades.
Houston Matters
Oil spill involving Houston company was ‘best case scenario’, Coast Guard says
Posted on · An oil spill in Lake Charles, Louisiana happened at a facility managed by a Houston-based company. Those on the scene say the spill was small and could have been a lot worse.
Houston
Grand opening of land bridge at Houston’s Memorial Park postponed until 2023
Posted on · Weather-related construction delays have pushed back the grand opening date, initially scheduled for Dec. 10-11, according to the Memorial Park Conservancy.
Politics
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priorities for next Legislature include property taxes and electric grid
Posted on · Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday unveiled his priorities for the 2023 legislative session, which include reducing property taxes, tackling improvements for the state’s power grid and going after certain elected officials.
Texas
Police seek new victims in Texas gymnastics coach sex abuse case going back 40 years
Posted on · Mike Spiller, 75, has been accused by a growing number of women and girls of sexual abuse, using his position as a gymnastics coach to take advantage.
Houston Matters
The economic and evironmental fallout from oil spills (Dec. 1, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We learn about a Louisiana oil spill involving a Houston-based company, and we talk with one of The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Criminal Justice
Possible witness to Takeoff’s death accused of illegal weapons possession
Posted on · The defense attorney for Cameron Joshua, 22, says his client is not responsible for the shooting death of the Migos rapper on Nov. 1 in Houston.
Houston Mayor
State Sen. John Whitmire displays bipartisan support while launching bid for Houston mayor
Posted on · Whitmire, the longest-tenured member of the Texas Senate, has joined a Houston mayoral race that includes Amanda K. Edwards, Chris Hollins and Lee Kaplan.
City of Houston
Houston boil water aftermath: Council members say city must improve communication during emergencies
Posted on · Some on the council reiterated concerns about not being alerted about the notice and that it took hours before it was sent out to residents.
Weather
2022 Atlantic hurricane season ends uneventfully for Texas
Posted on · Forecasts initially predicted an "above normal" hurricane season this year with 14-21 named storms forming in the Atlantic region.
Flooding
Addicks, Barker Reservoir upstream judgment excludes homeowners who bought post-Harvey
Posted on · Under the ruling, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers won’t have to compensate homeowners who bought their property after August 30, 2017 if the land floods again.
Infrastructure
Texas grid still vulnerable to extreme winter weather, ERCOT estimate shows
Posted on · Changes to Texas’ power grid have improved ERCOT’s ability to keep power flowing during major winter storms, but in an extreme scenario, the grid could still face rolling blackouts, a seasonal assessment shows.
Criminal Justice
Suspect in Vanessa Guillén’s killing pleads guilty
Posted on · The 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier’s murder prompted nationwide outrage and calls to reform the way the military addresses sexual violence within its ranks.
Health & Science
Long COVID: Tell us how it’s impacting your life
Posted on · Houston Public Media is looking to further report on the ripple effects Long COVID is having in people’s lives, whether financial, educational, physical or emotional.
Politics
How Liberty County’s last Democratic officeholder lost in 2022, cementing total GOP dominance
Posted on · There are no remaining Democratic elected officials in Liberty County, a rural community northeast of Houston, after longtime Justice of the Peace Ronnie Davis lost his re-election bid in November.
Houston Matters
County approves safety plan after Astroworld tragedy (Nov. 30, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Does the plan created in response to the Astroworld tragedy go far enough? And we discuss the week in politics.
Events
Astroworld tragedy results in new Houston-Harris County event management agreement
Posted on · A task force hopes new rules improve communication so the city, county and venue know what their responsibilities are for large events.
World Cup
United States advances in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran
Posted on · The Americans finished second in Group B with five points, two behind England, and will play the Netherlands on Saturday.
Transportation
Many of Texas’ most congested roadways are in Harris County, new report says
Posted on · The report found five of the top 10 most congested roadways in the state are located in the Houston area.